Task

Write 600 to 800 words for each of the short-essay questions. All questions are of equal value. You should provide credible references for each question according to the Faculty guidelines.

Topic 2 - Cryptography

Discuss replay attacks and ways to thwart them.

Topic 3 - Network Security fundamentals

Critique the four general goals for secure networking using suitable examples.

Topic 5 - Firewalls

UDP is connection-less. How is it possible for an SPI firewall to handle UDP connections? Explain.

Topic 6 - Host hardening

What is a security baseline? Why is it important in the context of organisational security?

Rationale

This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:

• be able to explain fundamental information security concepts.
• be able to discuss and debate some of the security implications of computer networks, including cryptography.
• be able to compare and contrast firewall technologies.